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We loved our stay in this very well equipped home....
We loved our stay in this very well equipped home. It is very private, safe and quiet and also well situated to go to Cape Town or visit all the wonderful wine farms and excellent restaurants. A perfect home away from home.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Robert B.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Firstly the photographs of this property are not a...
Firstly the photographs of this property are not accurate. The house is in desperate need of a makeover. Both shower door runners in each of the bathrooms were broken and the sink in one was cracked. The kitchen oven was very dirty and the outside barbecue was a disgrace. It consisted of a few house bricks and a metal cooking rack which was so encrusted with burnt on fat that it was unusable! The owner should be aware of these negative points which should be addressed before the property is offered for rental. There is evidently a lack of supervision by the local agent in checking that the property is maintained to an acceptable standard.
Only one of the bedrooms had aircon and the others without were so hot its was impossible to have a decent nights sleep. There was also an issue with the pool , where because of the water shortage it was 30cm below the level which enables the pool to be filtered and cleaned. This resulted in daily dirt and leaves being blown into the pool with no means of the automatic pool cleaner to work as this also requires the pool to be at the normal level.The pool was cleaned by an outside company the day after we arrived and after I had complained about its state and again the day before we vacated the house. We were not warned of this problem with the pool before we arrived at the property and although I have since returning home taken this matter up with the owners I have had no redress for being unable to use the pool because of it's state.
Because of fairly steep steps up to the pool the house is not suitable for young children or anyone with mobility problems. The garden is not very well maintained but this maybe somewhat due to the drought.
The house is a fair distance out of the centre of town approx one and a half miles so in the heat of a South African Summer it is not walkable unless you are young!
On the positive side the kitchen was well equipped with plenty of Plates. Knives, Forks Etc, and there was a good supply of towels.
In conclusion this property was a disappointment.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Mark D.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
I can't recommend this property enough we had a wo...
I can't recommend this property enough we had a wonderful stay here, it really was our best holiday ever! The property is really spacious, very well maintained and is extremely well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was also spotlessly clean. The outside space is wonderful too with lots of room to relax and swim, and the covered dining area was also a great bonus in the warm weather.
I also can’t praise the owner Hilary enough, she was a wonderful host prior to our arrival and her lunch and dinner recommendations for surrounding wine estates and restaurants were fantastic. The house is in an excellent location so we had the chance to explore Stellenbosch, Capetown and Franschhoek while we were there. I can’t wait to return to Hilary’s wonderful home!
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Pauline D.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Really enjoyed our stay. Found the accommodation t...
Really enjoyed our stay. Found the accommodation to be clean and inviting and catered for all our needs. Couldn't fault it. Staying in such a nice house really made our holiday. A dip in the pool was a great way to kick off the day and to finish off in the evening with a BBQ and healthy glass of wine or two on the patio was lovely! This was our first time in South Africa and we found this property to be ideally situated to tour the extended area and then return to accommodation that felt home from home. Booking was hassle free and Hilary was a delight to deal with.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Michele K.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Amazing house in ideal location of Stellenbosch. E...
Amazing house in ideal location of Stellenbosch. Everything from decor, beautiful linen, spacious bedrooms & living areas, indoor & outdoor, makes this house a must if you’re visiting this area. The pool area & comfortable outdoor seating added to the experience. Thanks to the hosts we will be back & delighted to recommend your house.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Lars M.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We are a Danish family of 4 that had the privilege...
We are a Danish family of 4 that had the privileged to stay a week in Hilary’s fantastic house in Stellenbosch. We planned our trip one year ahead and Hillary has be outstanding helping us getting the most out of our stay providing us great advice. The house is honestly amazing; very spacious and clean, great pool area with plenty of space to hang out, great outdoor space for dining including a nice grill, cozy living room and nice bedrooms and bathrooms. It is close to everything including great dining in a very safe area. All this is topped with the excellent service of Candice who is the local house manager who will help you with all you need with a smile. It was very difficult for us to leave and we will absolutely be back! Go there - you will not be disappointed!
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
David P.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We had a very nice time in Stellenbosch. Did a gui...
We had a very nice time in Stellenbosch. Did a guided wine tasting tour which included 3 different vineries.
Went to a couple of good restaurants (need to pre book). A bit far to walk (35 min) so arranged taxi service. All done via tourist information. Very helpful.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
ETIENNE W.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Clean home in good location. Enjoyed our stay, tha...
Clean home in good location. Enjoyed our stay, thank you !
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Leanne P.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We had a fantastic time here. Hillary and Mark wer...
We had a fantastic time here. Hillary and Mark were extremely helpful and provided us with great information about the local area. The house was beautiful, perfect for our group of 4 adults and 3 children. Handily located for.Stellenbosch and all the local wineries, would definitely stay again.
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Marjolijn T.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
We spend 5 nights in this wonderfull house. We lov...
We spend 5 nights in this wonderfull house. We loved the swimming pool and the view at the mountain. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood and street, not far from the center of Stellenbosch. The Spar supermarket is very close.
We enjoyed our stay here!
Written 30 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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